Essex Fitness Academy (EFA) is about training aspiring personal trainers and existing personal trainers towards excellence and professionalism, ultimately raising the profile of the profession. If you are an aspiring fitness professional who wants to make that change to a rewarding and satisfying career then EFA is the right place for you!

We do deliver 8 week intensive courses and part-time, blended learning courses that are a mix of online distance learning and face to face classroom learning. We want to ensure you graduate from our academy as an experienced and confident trainer. Therefore, as a result, our 8 week intensive courses are only available to those who have either relevant qualifications such as GCSE PE, BTEC level 2 or 3 Sports Science, Biology, Coaching awards and so on; or proven experience that suggests a good grounding on training in a gym environment. Our blended learning courses are a mix of online, home study with unparalleled tutor support and face to face training weekends whereby all students will enjoy interactive classroom sessions and plenty of gym practice! In addition to our interactive learning, all students will have unlimited access to the studio outside of their educational training hours for further practice and work experience. Our external boot camps are also at your disposal should you wish to participate and even co-instruct once qualified to a minimum level 2 to gain more essential work experience.

Your learning experience will be a truly comprehensive one where you will graduate feeling confident, knowledgeable, professional and inspired to begin a successful career in the fitness industry. From level 2 up to the level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, all our students are part of the team when they study with us. Upon graduation at level 3, you will have the opportunity to either work with us as part of our team or take advantage of our career support and guarantee yourself an interview with top health and fitness chains. Either way, with the right drive, dedication and passion, you can expet to earn yourself OTE of £20-30K. Our courses can be paid either in full or via our monthly payment scheme for up to 15 months INTEREST FREE. The benefit with training through us is you will pay far less than anywhere else so the repayments will be far easier.

Below are the courses we deliver. Click on the course you are interested in to book.